Blackbutt
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Massaranduba (Massara)
Manilkara bidentata
An extremely hard, heavy and durable South American hardwood, used for decking and flooring where long life and wear resistance matter.
Harper Timber sources Massaranduba (Massara) for flooring and decking. Ask us about sizes, grades, pricing and availability.
At a glance
- Botanical name
- Manilkara bidentata
- Origin
- South America
- Durability above ground
- Class 1 40+ years
- Durability in ground
- Class 1 25+ years
- Density (approx. air-dry)
- 1,080 kg/m³
- Colour
- Deep reddish-brown
- Grain & texture
- Straight to slightly interlocked; fine texture
Uses
Similar species
Burmese Teak
- Origin
- Myanmar
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Cypress Pine
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 2
Ironbark
- Origin
- Australia
- Above ground
- Class 1
- In ground
- Class 1
Durability class (AS 5604) is the expected life of the heartwood exposed to the weather. Above ground: Class 1 40+ years, Class 2 15–40 years, Class 3 7–15 years, Class 4 up to 7 years. In ground contact: Class 1 25+ years, Class 2 15–25 years, Class 3 5–15 years, Class 4 up to 5 years. Density is approximate. Availability changes, so please contact us to confirm stock.
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